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Salmon and sea trout have reached an “unprecedented” low across Wales prompting one agency to consider drastic measures to halt the decline. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) say that the number of salmon and sea trout in Welsh rivers have continued to fall and “threatens the future” of many fisheries. To tackle the decline NRW are considering several actions including the …

The number of deaths involving Covid-19 in the UK has now passed 40,000, according to the latest available data published by the Office for National Statistics. These figures show that 35,044 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in England and Wales up to May 1 (and had been registered up to May 9). The latest figures from the National Records of Scotland, …

James Corrigan and Simon Briggs write: The Government has given golf and tennis the green light to lead the return of recreational sport in England on Wednesday after dramatically changing their advice to allow players to share the fairways and the courts with someone from outside their own households. The clarification that came at 2pm on Monday – nearly 19 …

James Corrigan and Simon Briggs write: The Government has given golf and tennis the green light to lead the return of recreational sport in England on Wednesday after dramatically changing their advice to allow players to share the fairways and the courts with someone from outside their own households. The clarification that came at 2pm on Monday – nearly 19 …

It was offering half price fishing for visitors, reducing deposits for campers to 25% and offering a free rebooking service for people unable to fulfil previous bookings. “We want to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air during the coronavirus crisis,” said owners Hannah and Darren Bailey last week. “Fishing and camping are the perfect way to …

Hundreds of dockless bikes are being dumped in canals and rivers and most operators should do more help clean up the mess, the body responsible for the UK’s waterways has complained. The Canal River Trust said it was growing increasingly frustrated by the number of hire bikes abandoned in and beside its 2,000-mile network. It said more than 100 hire …

Hundreds of fish have been killed by pollution in the River Gwili in Carmarthenshire. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is investigating the incident after receiving reports of pollution of the tributary near Llanpumsaint. NRW said officers identified the pollution as slurry from a nearby farm and have stopped any further pollution. Alex Young from Abergwili Angling Club told BBC Wales’ Matthew …

Seventy sharks found dead on a beach were probably thrown off the side of a fishing boat. Now the Shark Trust are fighting for limits to be imposed on the number that can be caught amidst fears some species face being wiped out. At the moment any amount can be fished – and every year millions are. Between 2000 and …

Complaints have been made about Furnace Pond after a build-up of litter has appeared and water levels are failing to reach fishing pegs. Around 18 months ago, water levels were dropped so work could be carried out – since then the pond’s condition is said to have declined, according to local fishermen. Since the re-opening of the pond, lots of …

These are all the death notices which have appeared in the Burton Mail this week, from Saturday, February 29. Chloe FRANKLIN it is with deep sadness that Juliette (née Bradbury) and Neil announce the loss of their wonderful, bright and happy daughter, who fell asleep on February 8, 2020, following a short illness, aged 21 years. Fun loving twin sister …